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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.96, 6,024.72 and 2,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.96, 6,024.72 and 2,070.06 is: 3,100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.96 : 6,024.72 = 2,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.96/6,024.72 = 2,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.96x = 6,024.72 × 2,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.96x = 12,471,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,516.82/4,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.86

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